Porno for Pyros

The members of the alternative rock band Porno for Pyros came from Los Angeles, California.

Three explanations are found for the band name.

The first is that frontman Perry Farrell had the idea when he encountered a number of erotic ads in a catalogue for fireworks - it sounds implausible.

The second explanation is that in the early 90's a zapping Farrell ended up watching a television report about frequent arson attacks in the south of California; which left him with the notion that the program must have excited arsonists ('Look, porno for pyros!').

And the third explanation is perhaps the most interesting one: the name is inspired by the cover of the debut album by Jane's Addiction titled Nothing's Shocking (1988).